How To Fix USMD1596 - Data model &1, relationship &2: Value &3 is not valid as a from-field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Data model &1, relationship &2: Value &3 is not valid as a from-field

What causes this issue?

Only the following attributes can be used as a from-field in foreign key
relationships:
Direct key fields (if entered as key fields in attribute maintenance)
From-entity types (provided a data element is assigned)
Resolved key fields from relationships with the type <LS>leading</>

System Response

The data model cannot be saved or activated.

How to fix this error?

Use search help for the from-field in the <LS>Fields of Foreign Key
Relationships</> view in Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD001>Edit
Data Model</>. This lists the values that are valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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